game with a purpose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A computer game that serves some purpose for the people setting up the game by harnessing human abilities in an entertaining setting.

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-game with a purpose.wav

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Coined by Luis von Ahn in 2008, see citations.

GWAP

gamification

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